Norfolk Island Pine Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Norfolk Pine or Australian Pine is a plant often grown as a landscape tree that thrives in USDA Zones 10-11. This plant grows very tall, up to 200 feet tall outdoors, and only grows to 3-8 feet tall indoors and can be used as a bonsai or miniature tree. This plant needs full sun to thrive.
Common Name |
Norfolk pine, Norfolk Island pine, Australian pine
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Plant Type
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Perennials
Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Araucaria heterophylla
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Genus
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Araucaria
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Family
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Araucariaceae
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Order
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Araucariales
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Norfolk Island Pine Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Norfolk Island Pine.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Norfolk Island Pine needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Norfolk Island Pine needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Norfolk Island Pine Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Norfolk Island Pine to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 70°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Norfolk Island Pine to thrive is between 50% and 60%. |
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Norfolk Island Pine Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Norfolk Island Pine. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Norfolk Island Pine plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Norfolk Island Pine Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Norfolk Island Pine plant. |
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Maximum Height |
2400 Inches or
61 meters
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Spread |
300 Inches or
8 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
Fruit & Berries
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Is Norfolk Island Pine toxic to pets? |
Yes
Norfolk Island Pine are poisonous to animals if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Coastal Garden
Patio And Containers
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Norfolk Island Pine Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Norfolk Island Pine, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
autumn
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Norfolk Island Pine Native Region |
Find out where the Norfolk Island Pine plant originated. |
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Country |
New Caledonia
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